System Software Architect for Diagnostics

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

What’s in it for you?

At the department Core System Components (ARTCSC), within Software & Electronics Platforms, we develop the Zone Controllers for the new platform. It’s the biggest challenge in the new platform and we will launch the platform that will be the base software for the new multi functions units. The unit will include body controllers, I/O controllers, electrical power distribution units, gateways and electrical power supply. We work with solutions from early concept to industrialization and follow-up in the field.
We are now looking for a talent person with System Software Architect and diagnostic experience to join our team.
The teams will configure and develop the software stack (BSW) in close cooperation with suppliers and external teams. The teams will be involved in the whole chain implementation, verifying and delivering the complete ECU for manufacturing.

What you will do

As System Software Architect for diagnostics you will be a key person for all diagnostics solutions for all ECUs within Core System Components. You will plan the test activities and the need of equipment for the testing activities. You will be a part of defining the Diagnostics architecture and solutions strategy in the BSW and application that will be delivered to the cars in the factory and on the street.
You will also support the teams in defining, exploring, and implementing enablers, providing oversight and guidance, and foster a quality-first culture using modern tools and technologies.
You will use your software development expertise to lead the team that shall plan and perform the development of software stack configuration and make sure it is well integrated with the other parts of the ECUs. You will also contribute to building an automated workflow with continuous integration and testing of new solutions.
You will work in close collaboration with several expert competences – both within and outside Volvo Cars. Together with ARTCSC’s own broad area of expertise.

Who are you

You are curious, positive and have a strong drive to engage and support teams and people. Your communication skills are excellent, and you value collaboration and balancing of different stakeholders. You have a great passion for working with the implementation of the architectural vision. You effectively build formal and informal relationships inside and outside the organization. You use your technical ability and expertise to understand and decide the most balanced system/function alternative and understand the consequences of different design choices in complete end-to-end solutions.
We think you are a self-driven team player with great ambitions and both a sense of ownership and dedication to quality in everything you do. You take a structured approach to your work.
System Software Architect within Core System Components needs wide and deep understanding of relevant technologies within development and test of HW, SW, CI, and system safety. To be successful in this role you need to be open-minded towards new tools and solutions. You need to be skilled in AUTOSAR, the primary operating system.
You are fluent in English, written and spoken.

Experience from below is considered meritorious:
• Skilled in AUTOSAR
• Embedded software development
• Configuration management software
• Software release
• Python
• CAN and Automotive Ethernet communications
• HIL systems and real-time simulation
• Continuous Integration, Verification and Development
• Platform development
• Proven ability to build and maintain long term roadmaps and technical evolution plans